Journalist recounts 711 days of captivity as a hostage of Islamic extremists in Mali
Olivier Dubois, a French journalist, was kidnapped by JNIM, a branch of al-Qaida in Africa's Sahel region, while on his way to interview one of the group's leaders in northern Mali ...
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With France’s military influence in Africa gone, can it rely on soft power?
As countries continue to pivot from France, Paris too has begun implementing a new Africa strategy launched in late 2024: There are plans to permanently reduce troop presence in countries that have ...
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A French journalist recounts 711 days of captivity as a hostage of Islamic extremists in Mali
Olivier Dubois, a French journalist, was kidnapped by JNIM, a branch of al-Qaida in Africa's Sahel region, while on his way ...
Ancient amber beads found in Syria kept in museum for decades. They were ‘invaluable’
The beads were identified as amber, something that was not common in Syria during the Iron Age and originated from the Baltic ...
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Thousands take to the streets to mark Niger's departure from ECOWAS
The official departure from the West African body on Tuesday comes after Niger, Burkina Faso, and Mali last year formed their ...
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Surviving the Deluge - Stories of Resilience Amidst West and Central Africa's Devastating Floods
Seybata sits cross-legged on a worn blue mat in a sun-dappled compound in Harobanda, a neighbourhood in Niger's capital, Niamey. Her hands deftly stitch a large calico cloth, which she and a friend ...
W.African Bloc's Future Uncertain As Three Key Members Quit
The withdrawal of Mali, Niger and Burkina Faso from the Economic Community of West African States takes effect on Wednesday after a year of political tensions, fracturing the region and leaving the ...